30 Celebrities That Were Murdered
By Kirsty
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1. Sharon Tate: Stabbed 16 Times
Image Source: The TimesSharon Tate, an actress married to director Roman Polanski and pregnant with his child at the time, was brutally murdered in 1969 by members of the Charles Manson Family - a cult notorious for this killing that would see Sharon Tate stabbed in her home 16 times.2. Phil Hartman: Shot By His Wife
Image Source: VulturePhil Hartman was a comedian and actor, famous for his roles on Saturday Night Live and if you're a fan of the Christmas movie Jingle All The Way, you'll remember him as the neighbour. Hartman was murdered by his own wife in their home after she shot him three times in his sleep. She then took her own life.3. John Lennon: Shot 4 Times By A Fan
Image Source: BillboardIn one of the most famous murders in history committed by a fan, legendary Beatles singer John Lennon was murdered outside his own home in New York, by David Chapman. Chapman shot Lennon four times and was sentenced to life in prison. He later claimed the murder was inspired by the book The Catcher in The Rye.4. Christina Grimmie: Shot In The Head And Chest By A Fan
Image Source: Global NewsChristina Grimmie shot to stardom when she appeared on The Voice and kickstarted her music career. She was later shot dead by an obsessed fan at only 22 years old. She had been signing autographs in Florida when the fan shot her once in the head and twice in the chest.5. Nicole Brown Simpson: Stabbed To Death
Image Source: E! OnlineNicole Brown Simpson's murder was widely publicised due to her marriage to O.J. Simpson - the man who would also be accused of her murder. The actress was found stabbed outside her own home in California alongside friend Ron Goldman, who was also murdered.6. Princess Diana (Conspiracy Theory): Died In A Car Crash
Image Source: The ListThe majority of conspiracy theorists will stand by the idea that Princess Diana was actually murdered. She died during a car crash in Paris, and while it's widely maintained that the paparazzi pursuing her vehicle were responsible for the crash, theorists believe the royal family arranged to have her murdered.7. JonBenét Ramsey: Head Trauma And Strangulation
Image Source: ABC NewsChild beauty star JonBenét Ramsey's murder was famous for the way in which her body was found and the fact that her own parents were suspects. She was only 6 years old when her body was found in the basement of her family home. There was a ransom note found with her body, later believed to have been planted by her parents to cover up their crime of Ramsey's broken skull and strangulation.8. Elizabeth Short, The Black Dahlia: Tortured And Cut In Half
Image Source: Famous PeopleThe Black Dahlia murder remains unsolved, and has become the focus of many media adaptations. Elizabeth Short was an aspiring actress whose body was found in two pieces in the park of an LA neighbourhood. The body had been severed at the waist, her body drained of blood and cuts on the side of her mouth amongst other places.9. Gianni Versace: Shot By A Serial Killer
Image Source: Town & Country MagazineYou'll know the name of Italian fashion designer Versace, who was murdered outside his own mansion after enjoying a morning walk. He was shot and killed by a serial killer who was also responsible for the deaths of 4 other people before later taking his own life.10. Tupac Shakur: Shot 4 Times
Image Source: Rolling StoneRapper Tupac Shakur was killed in 1996 whilst riding as a passenger in his friend's car. After leaving a boxing match in Las Vegas, he was shot four times. He later died at the hospital, and his killer still remains unknown - but many believe his murder was due to a feud with rapper Biggie Smalls.11. Sam Cooke: Shot By Hotel Manager
Image Source: uDiscoverMusicFamous soul singer Sam Cooke was killed in 1964 by hotel manager Bertha Franklin, who fatally shot him. She claimed that Cooke had attempted to rape a young woman he was with before threatening Franklin's life. Many believe there was actually a conspiracy to have Cooke murdered.12. Jam Master Jay: Shot In A Recording Studio
Image Source: The Mercury NewsFans of Run-D.M.C. will recognise the name of Jam Mastery Jay, who was murdered in 2002. He was shot in a recording studio in Jamaica, though the case remains unsolved and the killer unidentified. Was it a fan? Or someone who worked with him in the studio? A former NYPD detective claims that he knows who killed the DJ.13. Marvin Gaye: Shot By His Own Father
Image Source: Smooth RadioLegendary singer Marvin Gaye was murdered by his own father in 1984. Marvin had tried to break up a fight between his father and mother, and was then shot dead in their home. He was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital, and his father was sent to jail.14. John F. Kennedy: Assassinated By Gunshot
Image Source: www.history.comThe assassination of president John F. Kennedy is still spoken about to this day. He was assassinated in public whilst riding in his limousine through Dallas, Texas. He was then shot in both the neck and then the head, before being rushed to hospital and pronounced dead. His murderer was Lee Harvey Oswald.15. Natalie Wood: Drowned Under Suspicious Circumstances
Image Source: VarietyNatalie Wood's death is still considered a mystery, but largely believed to have been murder due to the condition of her body. The actress had been on a yacht with her husband Robert Wagner when her body was later found in the ocean. She was said to have accidentally drowned, but the autopsy revealed bruises and a cut on her body.16. Dimebag Darrell: Shot Whilst Performing On Stage
Image Source: LoudwireThe guitarist for the band Damageplan was murdered on stage during a performace. He was shot at a nightclub in Ohio by a crazed fan named Nathan Gale. Gale blamed Darrell for breaking up the band Pantera. Three other people were murdered in the shooting.17. Adrienne Shelley: Hung And Made To Look Like Suicide
Image Source: The Daily BeastAdrienne Shelly was a director found hanged in the bathroom of her studio apartment. Originally considered to be a suicide, it was later revealed through a footprint at the scene that it was actually murder staged to look like a suicide. A construction worker later confessed to her murder.18. Andrés Escobar: Shot 6 Times
Image Source: The Bogota PostAndrés Escobar was a soccer player for Colombia in the events that led to his death. He accidentally scored in his own team's goal, leading to Columbia's elimination from the World Cup in 1994. He was later shot six times by two men, believed to be in retaliation to his mistake.19. XXXTentacion: Shot Multiple Times In The Neck
Image Source: Miami New TimesXXXTentacion was a rapper who was shot during an apparent robbery in 2018. He was 20 years old at the time of the attack, where he was shot multiple times in the neck by men leaving a motorsports store. He died due to this injuries, and his death was during a time he was facing charges of domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend.20. Carl Switzer: Shot In The Stomach
Image Source: The Famous PeopleCarl Switzer was an actor best known for his appearance in the 'Our Gang' comedies, as Alfalfa. He died during an altercation over $50 dollars, where the man he was arguing with shot him to death. The man claimed Switzer actually threw a knife at him before he shot him in the stomach.21. Rebecca Schaeffer: Shot By Her Stalker
Image Source: ZyriRebecca Shaeffer was a model who turned to acting - a move which would cause an obsessed fan to seek vegeance. In 1989, she was shot in the doorway of her home and killed by fan Robert John Bardo, who had become jealous after seeing her in bed with another man on TV during one of her acting roles. He had been stalking her for years.22. Dominique Dunn: Strangled By Her Ex
Image Source: All That's InterestingActress Dominique Dunn, who appeared in movies such as The Poltergeist, was murdered when her ex-boyfriend John Thomas Sweeney strangled her. The murder occurred in the driveway of her own home. While she survived the strangulation itself, she was placed on life support at hospital only to never regain consciousness and later died.23. Dorothy Stratten: Shot By Her Estranged Husband
Image Source: ABC.comDorothy Stratten was a Playboy model who was murdered at 20 years old. Her killer was her estranged husband and manager Paul Snider. He shot the model before turning the gun on himself in their Los Angeles apartment. When her body was found, there was also evidence that she'd been raped and beaten.24. Biggie Smalls (The Notorious B.I.G.): Killed In Drive-By Shooting
Image Source: The GuardianIt was theorized that rapper Tupac was shot and killed due to his rivalry with Biggie Smalls, and The Notorious B.I.G. himself was also killed in a drive-by shooting with his murder remaining unsolved. The rapper was shot and killed after leaving a music award ceremony when stopped at a red light. He was shot four times.25. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez: Shot By The Leader Of Her Fan Club
Image Source: Chulita Vinyl ClubSinger Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was only 23 when she was murdered. She should have had a bright future ahead of her, but instead, was murdered by the founder of the 'Selena fan club' in 1995. The fan, Yolanda Saldiver, was accused of embezzling money and, after buying a gun, lured Selena to a motel and shot her.26. Stephanie Moseley: Shot By Her Husband
Image Source: Los Angeles Daily NewsStephanie Moseley was an actress who appeared in films such as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. She was murdered by her husband, rapper Earl Hayes, who killed her in an apparent murder-suicide. Their bodies were found after neighbours heard screams and gunshots.27. Lord Mountbatten: Assassinated In A Bomb Attack
Image Source: Royal Over-Seas LeagueThe uncle of the British Queen's late husband, Prince Philip, Lord Mountbatten was assassinated whilst lobster fishing on his boat. A radio controlled bomb had been planted on the boat by a member of the IRA, which was detonated leading to Mountbatten later dying of his wounds.28. Steve McNair: Shot As He Slept
Image Source: Titan SizedNFL player Steve McNair was found dead in his rented property with multiple gunshot wounds. His body was found next to the body of a woman he had been romantically linked with. It was believed the woman, Kazemi, shot him first whilst he slept and then shot herself in a murder-suicide.29. Cristie Schoen Codd: Killed And Dismembered
Image Source: AlchetronCristie was a celebrity chef who went missing along with her husband in 2015. After a search of local contractor Robert Jason Owens' property, their dismembered remains were found in his woodstove and he was charged with their murders, which he later admitted to.30. Lana Clarkson: Shot By Record Producer
Image Source: Grazia DailyLana Clarkson was an actress and model. She met record producer Phil Spector while working in LA, and was later found dead in his mansion. Spector was later found guilty of fatally shooting Clarkson, which he originally claimed as an 'accidental suicide'.31. Bashar Jackson: Shot By Youths
Image Source: The New York TimesBashar Jackson, best known as his rapper alias Pop Smoke was shot dead in his rented Los Angeles home after four youths broke in and shot him dead. Four of them were charged with the murder of Pop Smoke: Corey Walker, 19, Keandre Rodgers, 18, and two minor teens.32. Lenny Breau - Strangled And Left In A Pool
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33. Claude Vivier - Murdered By His Date
Image Source: Southbank CentreClaude Vivier was already considered Canada's greatest composer with a huge passion that was cut short. But at the age of 34 he was killed by a man that he had met at a gay bar. The two of them went back to his apartment and this man ended up murdering him.34. Albert Ebossé - Killed By A Rock From An Angry Fan
Image Source: EurosportAlbert Ebossé, the Cameroonian striker died at the age of 24 after being murdered. The team had just lost a match and the player was struck by an object - a sharp rock that hit his head. He died a few hours later in hospital after he could not save saved from the damage.35. Natalie Strelle - Neck And Head Injuries
Image Source: Manchester Evening NewsNatalie Strelle was a famous Russian classical musician and pianist. She died after her partner named John Martin murdered her. She was 38 years old and she was left with serious neck and head injured. John Martin was also guilty of attempted murder of a 14 year old boy.36. Jimmy Wopo: Gang Shooting
Image Source: TidalJimmy Wopo (who was an up and coming rapper) he was 21 years old at the time, died in a double drive-by shooting in Pittsburgh. He was murdered by rival gang members. Jimmy Wopo was fully entangled in gangs and gang violence and in 2018 he ended up murdered.37. Winston Riley: Shot In The Head
Image Source: BillboardWinston Riley, member of The Techniques band and music producer, was shot in the head and the arm at his home in Kingston, Jamaica. He was taken to hospital and remained there but nothing could be done and he ended up dying in hospital due to his irreparable injuries.38. Big Hawk - Unknown Shooter
Image Source: EntertainmentThe Hip-Hop star had travelled to a house in order to play dominoes with his friends. He was alone when an attacker came and shot him multiple times, killing him straight away. The murderer was unknown. The murder came just 8 years after his younger brother was murdered.39. Roger Troutman - Brother's Murder-Suicide
Image Source: DaytonRoger Troutman, the American singer and songwriter, was having an argument with his brother Larry, when the latter took out a gun and shot his brother dead. Larry then turned the gun on himself just moments after, committing suicide. Nobody truly understood the circumstances which led to this murder-suicide.40. Jacki Byard - An Unsolved Shooting
Image Source: DeezerByard, the jazz multi-instrumentalist, was 76 years old when he was murdered by being shot in the head by an unknown perpetrator while he was in his home. He was a very famous pianist. The homicide still remains unknown to this day as nobody known who or why somebody wanted Byard dead.41. Patrick Hawkins - Shot Alongside Friends
Image Source: thetexasundergroundPatrick Hawkins - famously referred to as Fat Pat- was shot dead at the Meadows Southwest Apartment Complex after going to collect an appearance fee. While he was leaving he was shot down in the corridor. He was only 27 years old. His friends say two men running from the apartment.42. Cristie Codd - Killed, Dismembered And Burned
Image Source: delishCristie Codd was an actress. Both her and her husband were killed, their bodies were then dismembered, and their remains were burned in a wooden stove. The perpetrator was a someone they had recently befriended. She was 5 months pregnant at the time of her death.43. Randy Walker - Shot In A Car Chase
Image Source: 2paclegacyRandy Walker (known by the name Stretch) was shot around four times. He had just dropped his 23 year old brother off and then a car started chasing his car. Two of the shots reached him and he then crashed his van into a wall. He was pronounced dead.44. Mia Zapata - Strangled
Image Source: PinterestThe famous singer Mia Zapata was just 27 years old. She was on her way home from after being at a music venue when she was killed by being raped, beaten and strangled to death. Nobody knew who the killer was until a decade later when Jesus Mezquia was found guilty and sentenced to 36 years in prison.45. David Rowbotham - Murdered With A Hammer
Image Source: AlchetronRock singer David Rowbotham was found dead in his living room after his girlfriend found him lying in a pool of his own blood in 1991. He has been murdered with was was identified as a plasterer's hammer. Nobody until this day has yet been convicted of his murder.46. Cornell Gunter - Shot Through His Car
Image Source: DageliijksCornell Gunter, the American rhythm and blues singer and member of the the band The Coasters, was murdered whilst he was driving. The gun shot came through the windshield of his care and killed him, in Nevada. Again, the murder remains unsolved.47. Peter Tosh - Attacked By A Group
Image Source: DiscogsPeter Tosh is a famous Reggae Star. He was killed alongside another man when the house they were in was attacked by more than one killer. Another 5 of those with them remained injured. Peter Tosh and Wilton Brown tragically lost their lives after the murder.48. Suzanne Tamim: Murdered in her Apartment
Image Source: theguardian.com Suzanne Tamim was a rising Lebanese singer, recently winning the top prize in the Studio El Fan television show in 1996. Not too long after, she was found murdered in her own apartment in Dubai. An Egyptian businessman, Hisham Talaat Moustafa, was charged of arranging her murder. There are many different theories as to why she was murdered.49. Zikra: Shot by her Husband
Image Source: twitter.com Zikra was a long-standing Tunisian singer, touring around most of the Arab countries. One night, along with her husband, she hosted a gathering at their home. Zikra’s husband suddenly pulled out a gun, shot her several times, shot their other two guests and then shot himself. It is rumoured that the motive for his crime was jealousy.50. Maurizio Gucci: Shot by Hitman
Image Source: theguardian.com Maurizio was the grandson of Guccio Gucci, who founded the luxury Italian fashion brand, Gucci. He was shot by a hitman who was believed to be hired by his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani. They had separated and Maurizio had plans to re-marry. He was shot before this was possible.51. Abraham Lincoln: Assassinated at a Play
Image Source: lithub.com President Abraham Lincoln was shot whilst watching a comedy play at Ford's Theatre. Nobody knows where his bodyguard, John Parker, was at the time of the assassination. He had gone with him to the play but was not in his correct position at the door to the booth. 52. Martin Luther King Jr: Assassinated on a Balcony
Image Source: biography.com Martin Luther King Jr was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement, standing for racial injustice. He was shot dead while standing on a motel balcony in 1968. Escaped convict James Earl Ray was convicted of the devastating murder. Ray was a known racist with one motive for the murder - hatred. 53. Malcolm X: Shot During Speech
Image Source: en.wikipedia.org Malcolm X was a human rights activist. During his speech at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York, he was assassinated. It later came to light that FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover had sent a telegram prior to his death that said "do something about Malcolm X." Over 55 years later, how this crime came to be still remains a subject of debate. 54. Mahatma Gandhi: Shot 3 Times in Chest
Image Source: metro.co.uk Gandhi was known as the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement. Ironically, he was the most famous advocate for peace and non-violence. Unfortunately, Gandhi met a violent end when he was shot dead by Hindu fanatic Nathuram Godse. He was shot 3 times in the chest at a multi-faith prayer meeting in New Delhi.55. Peter Arne: Beaten to Death by Friend
Image Source: rottentomatoes.com Peter Arne was a British actor, appearing in over 50 films. His body was found August 1983 in the River Thames, his death put down as an apparent suicide. It was discovered, however, that Arne was beaten to death by a homeless man that he had befriended. 56. Nipsey Hussle: Shot Outside his Clothing Store
Image Source: edition.cnn.com Nipsey was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and activist. He was shot and killed outside his Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles. His killer was Eric Ronald Holder. It is believed his motive to kill was after Nipsey told him of circulating rumours that he had "snitched" to police. 57. Lloyd Avery II: Beaten and Strangled to Death by Cellmate
Image Source: truecrimedatabase.com Lloyd Avery II was an American actor, sentenced to prison for a drug related murder. Whilst in his cell, Avery was strangled and beaten to death by his Satanist prison cellmate Kevin Roby. Avery lay undiscovered for 38 hours, after Roby had smeared the walls of their cell with Avery's blood. 58. Bai Jing: Stabbed by Billionaire Husband
Image Source: alamy.com Chinese actress Bai Jing and her husband Zhou Chengha had a long time fued. Jing was said to be having an affair with a mafia member, who were conspiring together to steal 20 million from Chengha. He stabbed his estranged wife before committing suicide. 59. Judith Barsi: Shot in the Head by her Father
Image Source: donbluth.fandom.com Judith was a rising American actress. In 1988 her father shot Judith in the head, killing her instantly. Her mother rushed to see what the commotion was, and was then also shot to death. The father, Jozsef, later took himself into the garage and killed himself. Judith was only aged 10 at the time. 60. Jo Cox: Murdered in Frenzied Street Attack
Image Source: edition.cnn.com Jo Cox, a member of the Labour Party, was murdered on the street by Thomas Mair whilst on her way to a meeting. Mair was a known loner with extreme right-wing views and a Nazi obsession. He shot Cox three times and then proceeded to repeatedly stab her. 61. Harvey Milk: Gunned Down at San Fransisco City Hall
Image Source: theguardian.com Harvey Milk was an American politician, known as a pioneer for gay rights. Just one year after becoming California's first openly gay elected official, he was assassinated. He was killed by fellow politician and former supervisor, Dan White. The murder was fuelled by homophobia. 62. Susan Cabot: Killed in her Home by Son
Image Source: criminalelement.com Susan Cabot was an American actress who was beaten to death by her son with a weight-lifting bar. Her 22-year-old son beat his mother in her home but was not found guilty of murder. Because there was no evidence of premeditation, he was only found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. 63. Tara Correa-McMullen: Shot by Gang Member
Image Source: hotcore.info Tara Correa-McMullen was just 16 years old when she was killed. She was most known for her acting roles in 'Rebound' and 'Zoey 101'. In October 2005, she was shot dead by a gang member. The men involved in her death were sentenced to life without parole. 64. Ronni Chasen: Shot in Beverly Hills Drive-By
Image Source: thetimes.co.ukChasen, a millionaire Hollywood publicist, was heading home in Beverly Hills when she was shot dead during a drive-by. Shortly after, police received a tip that ex-con Harold Smith may have been involved in her murder. When the police arrived at his door, Smith allegedly shot himself in the head before the police could question him. The police saw this as enough to close the case as a solved murder. However, there was no other evidence linking him to the crime and so it is believed the murderer was never caught. 65. Barbara Daly Baekeland: Stabbed by her Son
Image Source: allthatsinterestning.com Barbara Daly Baekeland was a wealthy American socialite. She bragged to friends that she shared a lavish, exciting life with her cherished son, Anthony. However, the reality of their relationship was one of toxicity, turbulence and even incest. This life came crashing down with one vicious stab from Anthony, using a domestic knife in her kitchen. 66. Bonny Lee Bakley: Unresolved Shooting
Image Source: tvovermind.com Bonny Lee Blakely was known as the wife of actor Robert Blake. In May 2001, Blakely was sitting in her husband's parked car in Los Angeles when she was fatally shot. Blake was charged with the murder of his wife the following year. However, years later, Blake was found not guilty and found liable in a wrongful death lawsuit brought against him by his wife's children. To this day, the murder of Bonny is unresolved. 67. Diana Turbey: Killed by Columbian Police
Image Source: kienyke.com Diana Consuelo Turbay Quintero was a Colombian journalist kidnapped in August 1990 by the Medellín Cartel. She was tricked, believing she was going to an interview. She was then killed by the Colombia National Police during a botched attempt to rescue her. 68. Mónica Spear: Killed by Thieves
Image Source: businessinsider.comMónica Spear Mootz was a Venezuelan actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder, winning Miss Venezuela 2004. In January 2014, whilst on holiday with ex-husband and their five-year-old daughter, their car had broken down and they were waiting for help. Mónica and her ex-husband were then killed by thieves. It is believed they had tried to resist but were unsuccessful. Their daughter was shot in the leg but survived and continued to be raised by her grandparents. 69. Héctor Camacho: Shot in his Car
Image Source: en.wikipedia.org Héctor Luís Camacho Matías was commonly known as his boxer nickname "Macho". He held world champion titles in three weight classes. Camacho was shot in the face whilst sitting in a car with a friend outside a bar. He was clinically brain dead but remained on life support for several days after. 70. Alan Berg: Shot 12 Times Outside his Home
Image Source: timeline.comAlan Harrison Berg was an American radio host in Colorado. Berg was straightforward with his liberal views and was known to be confrontational during interviews. Berg, who was born to Jewish parents, was murdered by members of the white supremacist group Aryan Nations who believed in killing all Jewish people. 71. Alfred Herrhausen: Blown up by Terrorists
Image Source: bbc.com Alfred Herrhausen was Chairman of Deutsche Bank in Germany. He was killed by terrorists, who detonated a remote-control bomb, destroying the car, driver, and Herrhausen whilst he was being driven to work. It is believed that the terrorist group Red Army Faction are to blame for the murder. 72. Marilyn Monroe
Image Source: harpersbazaar.com One of the most famous icons, movie stars and sex symbols of the 20th century. In 1962, an official coroner concluded the cause of Marilyn Monroe's death to be an overdose and possible suicide. However, the autopsy found no barbiturate residue in Monroe's stomach. There have been many different conspiracies surrounding the suspicious circumstances of the star's death. 73. Thelma Todd
Image Source: bradschreiber.com American actress Thelma Todd died in 1935. Her death was declared result of carbon monoxide poisoning; however, the engine wasn’t running. Instead, Todd’s throat showed signs of force, as though a pipe had been forced down into her mouth. The suspicious circumstances pointed to her ex-husband, her present partner, and the gangster, Lucky Luciano. 74. George Reeves
Image Source: 13thdimension.com In 1959, American actor George Reeves, was fatally shot in the head. At the time, police stated Reeve’s death was a suicide. Suspiciously, the gunshot happened during a social visit between Reeves and three friends, including his fiancé. It is believed therefore that he was either murdered intentionally, or accidentally shot. But nobody has spoken out on the truth. 75. Johnny Stompanato
Image Source: allthatsinteresting.com Johnny Stompanato was widely known as a mobster. His death was certainly a murder, but where the mystery lies is who killed him. Suspects include film star girlfriend, Lana Turner, or her 14-year-old daughter, Cheryl Crane. Stompanato was known to be physically abusive to his girlfriend. The crime was either said to be from a place of self-defence, or protectiveness. 76. Bob Crane
Image Source: imbd.com The American actor Bob Crane was disovered brutally murdered in his apartment in Arizona. Speculation says that Crane was killed by his longtime friend, John Carpenter. However, there was not enough evidence for the jury to convict Carpenter during the murder trial. Crane’s death is likely to never be solved. 77. Virginia Rappe
Image Source: thecut.com American silent-film actress Virginia Rappe was pronounced dead in 1921. She had attended a lively party in a hotel in San Francisco, then had followed actor Roscoe Arbuckle into a bedroom. Witnesses say “her screams were heard” from the room. A friend rushed to see what was happening, to find Rappe dressed, but squirming with pain on the bed. She is said to have stated, “he did this to me”. Rappe died three days later of a ruptured bladder and internal injuries. From Murdered Celebs, To Celebs Who Have Killed People...1. Venus Williams
(Image Source/ The Mirror)Venus Williams is one of the world's best known tennis players. Despite her huge fame not many people know that Venus Williams was accidentally responsible for Jerome Barson's death. She was driving in Palm beach when she drove into an intersection when she did not have the right of way and she collided with another vehicle. The 78 year old man died two weeks later as a result.2. Caitlyn Jenner
(Image Source/ The Mirror)In a similar vein, Caitlyn Jenner is known for being an Olympian, a reality star and the father to two of the most famous women today. But she is also responsible for a death caused by driving. The driver of the car with which she collided died, while Jenner suffered no ill effects physically.3. Alec Baldwin
(Image Source/ The Mirror)Famous actor Alex Baldwin recently discharged a prop gun that tragically hit the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and killed her. They were on the set of the movie and this fateful incident happened just last year. Baldwin was not charged as the incident was a tragic accident.4. Don King
(Image Source/ Wikipedia)Don King was a Boxing promoter and actor. He killed two men on two separate occasions. The first incident was when King killed a man who broke into his gambling operation - he got second degree murder charges. Then, he stomped one of his employees to death when they owed him $600.5. Snoop Dogg
(Image Source/ weareyou)We all know famous rapper Snoop Dog, and he has a dark secret from his past. He and his bodyguard were charged with the murder of a person from a rival gang. He went through years of court battles and he was defended by Johnnie Cochran. After years he was acquitted.6. Keith Moon
(Image Source/ Rolling Stone)Keith Moon was the famous drummer for The Who. He was responsible for the death of his friend and his bodyguard when he accidentally hit him with his car whilst trying to escape people from the pub who were harassing him. It was ruled an accident but he was charges with driving under the influence without a license, or insurance.7. Rebecca Gayheart
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8. William S. Burrough
(Image Source/ biography.com)William Burrough is best known for being the author of Naked Lunch. He accidentally shot and killed his wife, Joan Vollmer at the age of 28. He was not charged with murder due to the events of the night. The two of them were having a drunken evening and were playing a game known as "William Tell" where you have to shoot the cup balanced on your head.9. Henry Ruggs
(Image Source/ si.com)In 2021 the Raiders football player Henry Ruggs was driving 156 mph whilst having a blood-alcohol content that was twice the legal limit of Nevada. His car hit another which burst into flames. The person in the other vehicle was found dead at the scene.10. Laura Bush
(Image Source/ Wikipedia)Laura Bush is a famous author, not many people know that had a terrible accident whilst she was in high school. She was driving and failed to stop at the stop sign and she ended up hitting another car with her fellow classmate and friend inside who tragically died.11. Ted Kennedy
(Image Source/ NYtimes)Ted Kennedy is a politician whom you have probably heard of. He has a dark past. He drove his car off a bridge with Mary Jo Kopechne in the passenger seat. He swam free but she did not and he only reported it 9 hours after it had happened. She drowned inside the car.12. Sid Vicious
(Image Source/ Rollin Stone)The bassist of the Sex Pistols was charged with murder after he stabbed his girlfriend Nancy Spungen to death. At first he denied it claiming he had found her dead in their hotel room but he later admitted he had stabbed her claiming he never intended to kill. He was charged but died whilst on bail from a drug overdose.13. Brandy Norwood
(Image Source/ NBC)You may recognise Brandy Norwood as one of America's Got Talent judges. In 2006 she was involved in a car incident. There was a car pile up on the freeway. The car in front belonging to Awatef Aboudihaj hit the car in front and Norwood then went into the back of Aboudihaj. Awatef Aboudihaj died due to the accident and Brandy took responsibility.14. Duane 'Dog' Chapman
Dog the Bounty Hunter was convicted of first degree murder in 1976 after his friends shot Jerry Oliver to death.The incident occurred when Dog's friends were going to buy marijuana for him. Doug was convicted and served 18 months of his 5 year sentence.15. Michael Jace
(Image Source/ LAtimes)Michael Jace is an actor best known for his role as the police officer in The Shield. He shot his wife to death in 2016 and claimed to police that he had not meant to kill her, but injure her. This all took place in front of his two young sounds, 6 and 8 years old who were witnesses to the whole thing.16. Chris Benoit
(Image Source/ Esquire)Chris Benoit was a famous wrestling star. First he strangled his wife and then smothered his 7 year old son - both died. Shortly after he hung himself. It was thought that repeated head injury resulting in trauma to the brain resulted in the most unthinkable of crimes.17. Matthew Broderick
(Image Source/ Carsoid)Matthew Broderick had finished filming for Ferris Bueller's Day Off when he and his co-star, Jennifer Grey, took a road trip to Northern Ireland. But Broderick did not stay in his lane and he caused a head on collision with a mother and daughter who died incidentally. He was charged with careless driving and fined 175 dollars.18. Phil Spector
(Image Source/ The Sun)The famous record producer Phil Spector shot actress Lana Clarkson to death after a rejection and a drunken rampage. He pulled the trigger, ran outside and cried I think I shot someone. Then, tried to deny it before having to admit it but claiming that he meant to shoot without killing.19. Charles S. Dutton
(Image Source/ ebony magazine)Charles S. Dutton, before becoming an actor, had a very dark past and a habit for violence which peaked when he was a teen and he ended up killing somebody. He claimed it was self defence and was convicted of manslaughter. His violence did not end there, that is until he found refuge in plays and began a theatre group in prison. Here is the night of his arrest.20. Gig Young
(Image Source/ YouTube)Gig Young was a famous actor who seemed to have it all. But his drug addiction was spiralling out of control, he had a series of failed marriages and his personal life was a mess. He remarried again and just three weeks later he shot his new wife and then immediately afterward he shot himself too.21. Johnny Lewis
Image Source: dailyfeedJohnny Lewis was actor in Sons of Anarchy. In 2021 he broke into the home of a woman called Catherine David who was 81 years old. He then killed her along with her cat and destroyed her home. Then he jumped or fell from the roof and died from the impact. He had grown up in a family dedicated to Scientology where he worked in the rehab centre. He had no drugs or alcohol in his system.22. Vince Niel
(Image Source/ Wimaswww)In 1984, Motley Crue member Vince Neil was involved in a fatal drunk driving accident. He was driving and his passenger, Nicholas Dingley, was killed in the crash. Neil was legally drunk at the time of the crash and is responsible, yet he was never sent to prison. This is something he admits is wrong and put down to the power of money.23. John Landis
(Image Source/ Word Press)John Landis is very well known for being a successful and famous director. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a helicopter fell on Vic Morrow and two children on set killing them all. He was acquitted later on but he had two pay settlement fees to the families of those whose children had died on his set.24. Oscar Pistorius
(Image Source/ Word CBSnews)Oscar Pistorius is a Paralympian runner - a double amputee- with four gold medals to his name. Now he's known for much worse. In 2013 he murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp by shooting her. In 2015 he was charged. The three shots were fired through a locked bathroom door where she was. Pistorius claimed that he thought he was firing at an intruder.25. Robert Blake
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26. Felicia Pearson
(Image Source/ Word CBSnews)Felicia Pearson was charged and convicted at the age of 14 of second degree murder after she shot a girl named Okia Toomer. She was sentenced to two eight-year terms which had to be served consecutively at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women. But, she was released after six and a half years.27. Dwayne Goodrich
(Image Source/ Word CBSnews)Dwayne Goodrich was a former Dallas Cowboys cornerback. He was convicted of two counts of homicide in 2003 on the grounds of criminal negligence. He was driving on a Dallas freeway and he two motorists who were on the side of the road trying to rescue a man who had crashed from a burning car. He was sentenced to seven years with an additional five added later.
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(Image Source/ Blogspot)Craig MacTavish pleaded guilty to driving under the influence which resulted in a car crash and he was convicted with vehicular homicide. He hit a 26 year old woman who died as a result of the incident. He only served one year in jail and afterwards he continued to play with the NHL and become manager for a team.
28. Jayson Williams
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29. Lane Garrison
(Image Source/ Blogspot)Famous actor Lane Garrison pleaded guilty to the vehicular manslaughter of his passenger in 2007. He had been driving, drunk around twice the legal limit along with cocaine in his system and had lost control of the car and his passenger had ended up dead as a result.
30. Craig MacTavish
(Image Source/ Blogspot)Craig MacTavish pleaded guilty to driving under the influence which resulted in a car crash and he was convicted with vehicular homicide. He hit a 26 year old woman who died as a result of the incident. He only served one year in jail and afterwards he continued to play with the NHL and become manager for a team.What To Read Next
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